Children Support Worker - Floating Support

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and social care provider in Wakefield is seeking support staff for children. The role involves promoting independence and providing a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience in health and social care, a flexible approach, and be passionate about making a difference. This position offers a rewarding experience with flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector.
• Previous experience in a support worker or youth work is essential.
• Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide floating support to children and young people.
• Promote independence and a positive home environment.
• Align care plans with local authority guidelines.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Overview

Prospero Health and Social Care is currently recruiting experienced staff for floating support for Children in the Wakefield and surrounding areas.

Everyday is different and you will face new challenges. We need staff members with a can-do attitude, that are willing to go above and beyond for the children in their care to better their lives, promoting independence, being a role model and achieving a successful home environment for them to live, in line with local authority care plan.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are aligned with providing floating support to children and young people in the specified area, promoting independence and a positive home environment in line with care plans. This section summarizes expectations and does not introduce new information beyond the original text.

Requirements

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector
• Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential
• Flexible around travel arrangements
• Able to work flexibly (good availability)
• Resilient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to helping vulnerable young people
• NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (desired but not essential)
• Social Care registered
• Experience: Children and Young People Support: 1 year (required)
• Experience taking children into community
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Benefits/Why apply

• Excellent rate of pay
• A rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to young people
• Flexible working patterns to suit a balanced lifestyle
• Join a passionate, supportive team with development opportunities

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children\'s lives, we encourage you to apply.

We are not currently offering full time positions - please apply if you are looking for flexible work